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PENINSULA OPTOMETRIC CENTERS INC
NPI 1609738814
Optometrist in Monterey, CA

Active since November 25, 2025
700 CASS ST STE 101, MONTEREY, CA 93940(831) 641-7252(831) 288-1178 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PENINSULA OPTOMETRIC CENTERS INC (NPI 1609738814) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Monterey, California and active in the NPI registry since November 2025. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Marina and lists Jennell Bockenstedt, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609738814
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NamePENINSULA OPTOMETRIC CENTERS INC
Location Address700 CASS ST STE 101Monterey, CA 93940-2900
Mailing Address700 Cass St Ste 101Monterey, CA 93940-2900 · (831) 641-7252 · Fax (831) 288-1178
Phone(831) 641-7252
Fax(831) 288-1178
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennell BockenstedtOptometrist · (831) 641-7252
Enumeration DateNovember 25, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1609738814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
700 CASS ST STE 101, Monterey, CA 93940
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1271 Reservation Rd Ste 202Marina, CA 93933-3175 · Phone (831) 384-6800

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Jennell Bockenstedt, OD
Optometry
NPI 1952318537
700 CASS ST STE 101
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 641-7252
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc is 1609738814. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 25, 2025.

Where is Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc located?

Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc is located at 700 Cass St Ste 101, Monterey, CA 93940. The listed phone number is (831) 641-7252.

What is Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peninsula Optometric Centers Inc was last updated on November 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.